"The art of narration may have emerged as an evolutionary adaptation. If I can tell you that right over there in that river was where the crocodile ate Uncle George, you don’t have to test that in your own life by going over there and getting eaten by the crocodile.”

~ Margaret Atwood


Why We Tell Stories:
The Art of Immersion: Why Do We Tell Stories? - Wired Magazine

History of Storytelling
The Whiteboard History of Storytelling "40,000 years of storytelling history in four minutes. From the first cave paintings to the latest viral video on smartphones, storytelling is in our human DNA"

How to Tell a Story
How to Tell a Story: Quick-Learn Storytelling Techniques! - (2:53) Sean Buvala
How to Tell a Story (3:01) - Nancy Duarte

Storytellers Telling Stories:
Storytelling Workshop with Gerald Fierst - Scholastic


Sources of Stories to Tell

Myths, Folktales, and Fairytales from Around the World - Scholastic




Storytelling Resources for Teachers
Tips from a Master Storyteller